Comedy: Last News

“Spamalot” on Broadway isn’t the only major Monty Python show you won’t want to miss this year.Original cast member and “Fawlty Towers” star John Cleese has lined up 24 gigs all over the “so called United States” these next few months.The tour, which Cleese dubbed ‘An Evening with the late John Cleese,’ stops into Schenectady, NY’s Proctors Theatre on Oct. 19, Englewood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Oct.

Chevy Chase‘s recent comments about their comedy “Community.”The 80-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alum made headlines last month on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast where he said the show “wasn’t funny enough.”McHale, 51, told People recently that Chase “stopped hurting my feelings in 2009.”“I was like, ‘Hey, no one was keeping you there,'” he continued. “I mean, we weren’t sentenced to that show.” “It was like, ‘All right, you could have left if you really wanted that.’ But yeah, you know Chevy.

Samuel West has been incredibly successful in the acting and entertainment business over the years. From starring in the long running series Midsomer Murders, Waking the Dead and Poirot, to his stint in Netflix's The Crown, he now spends his time playing the role of eccentric veterinary surgeon Siegfried Farnon in Channel 5's popular period drama, All Creatures Great and Small.The 57 year old has been a staple part of the cast since the show premiered in 2020, with filming taking place in the quaint and quiet Yorkshire Dales.

I’m A Celebrity star Shaparak Khorsandi has been rushed to the hospital for treatment after suffering from an allergic reaction.The comedian and author shared the news that she has had to cancel an upcoming gig at a festival due to ending up in A&E.The star took to X, formally known as Twitter, and shared a picture of the upcoming gig, which was supposed to take place at Cheltenham Literary Festival on Tuesday 10 October.The 50 year old captioned the picture: “I had a funny turn this morning and ended up in an A & E with a very disappointing vending machine. Gutted I had to cancel this. Forgive me if you were coming”.

Seth Meyers and John Oliver co-headlined a three-night residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.And even though their respective talk shows are back on the air post-strike, the two have still found time in their busy schedules to return to the Upper West Side next year.Starting Jan. 14, 2024 and running all the way up until June 16, the former “Strike Force Five” podcast hosts will conduct a six-show, monthly stand-up comedy residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.Fans that attend these live shows can expect a looser version of the hosts than what you typically see on air.“Both delivered punchy, quick-witted sets that wandered a bit, enough to make you want more,” wrote The New York Times’ Jason Zinoman about one of the August shows.

Brett Goldstein is just getting started.The comedian, who you may know as the show’s irascible soccer star turned slightly less grumpy soccer coach Roy Kent, has 25 shows remaining on his ongoing ‘The Second Best Night of Your Life’ stand-up comedy tour.Along the way he’ll perform back-to-back-to-back nights at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Nov.

Strictly Come Dancing is famous for conjuring strong bonds between the professional dancers and their celebrity partners – but in Eddie Kadi’s case, it’s head judge Shirley Ballas who has captured his heart.The comic, 40, who is partnered with Karen Hauer, blew Shirley a kiss during show one and was thrilled to get one back. In show two, Shirley praised Eddie’s “thrust”. Now he says they have a “connection”.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Eddie Kadi has been putting his all into learning his dance steps. However, before dance partner Karen Hauer gives him his daily choreography, she insists Eddie completes a daily bootcamp. According to Karen, strong muscles are the basis of good dancing because they lead to better posture.

“Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever,” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons).

Channel 5’s latest murder mystery drama is about to set sail - and Coronation Street fans can expect a mini soap reunion to take place on board. Shayne Ward, Catherine Tyldesley and Claire Sweeney are swapping the cobbles for the high seas in The Good Ship Murder, a new series from Ridley creator Paul Mayhew Thompson.The X Factor winner Shayne stars as Jack, an ex-copper-turned-cruise-singer who’s tasked with catching a killer on the luxury liner alongside its First Officer Kate, played by Catherine. “For me, I’m playing a detective for the first time - and the fact that I get to sing as well, it just felt like it was the right time for this to happen,” Shayne says.

Alex Cooper’s popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast will hit seven venues all over North America as part of her ‘Unwell Tour’ from Nov. 3-14 this year.That includes a huge show at New York’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Nov.

Paul Giamatti will interview Paul Rudd at Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn.The chat between the two acclaimed actors is for Giamatti’s podcast “Chinwag” that he hosts with philosophy professor Stephen Asma.At the one-night-only event, expect the two to discuss “aliens, science fiction, imagination” and many more topics according to Murmrr.No, this isn’t your standard podcast — rather than discuss Rudd’s storied career, Giamatti and Asma are interested in hearing his thoughts on the paranormal and things he never gets asked.If this sounds like the show for you, it isn’t too late to grab tickets.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $96 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those that are on the fence, keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know about Giamatti’s new podcast, what Rudd’s been up to and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.All price options for the one-off show at Murmrr can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez is bringing "Barbie to the ballroom" as he will play Ken from the hit film Barbie in a professional performance during the results show on Sunday. In the spirit of movie week, Gorka channelled Hollywood star Ryan Gosling in the I’m Just Ken music scene of the 2023 comedy, sporting a white fluffy jacket, a bare chest, black sunglasses and bandana with the classic blonde hairdo.

Pete Davidson will be pefrorming live from the road.The comic is currently midway through a nationwide tour and, at the time of publication, has 27 gigs remaining on his 2023 calendar.Leading up to the “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 premiere, the “Bupkis” star is slated to co-headline with John Mulaney in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky although it’s likely some of these upcoming shows will be moved around to fit “SNL’s” notoriously rigid schedule.After the Oct. 14 episode with musical guest Ice Spice, Davidson will return to the road and perform all over the country including stops at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Nov.

King of the Yees (★★★☆☆), making its D.C. premiere with Jennifer Chang’s lively production at Signature.By, about, and chock full of Yees, real and fictional, and set partly inside a Chinatown social club dedicated to bringing Yees together, King of the Yees digs deep at one family’s roots to harvest a universal tale of daughter-father love and admiration.

Actor Jake Abraham tragically died at age 56 on Saturday 30th September, just months after being diagnosed with prostate cancer - which spread to the rest of his body and created tumours on his spine, hips and bladder. The screen star, who is known for appearing in the 1998 crime-comedy film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, admitted earlier this year that he was 'pushing through' despite not feeling well and didn't go to the doctor until things got worse. "I was working but I wasn't feeling well.

“Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the ’80s” (Flatiron Books) delves into the childhood that turned him into the kook he is today. With such a successful stand-up career, why did you decide to write a book? It’s something I always wanted to do. Growing up, I was keeping track of stories and sort of delusionally thought maybe one day I’ll write a book.

It’s Saturday, and one star sign can expect some surprise visitors today, while another will find themselves in a contentious situation. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Laila Zaidi and Adam Gillen have announced their engagement on Instagram, after falling in love back in 2018 while filming the popular TV comedy Benidorm. Sharing the exciting news with her fans, Laila, 31, shared some loved-up snaps from Croatia, where they were holidaying when Adam popped the question.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s ongoing ‘Restless Leg Tour’ just added an additional eight shows extending well into 2024.And this time, they’re finally coming to New York City.The former Weekend Update co-anchors have not one, not two, not three but four (!) gigs at the Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 7, Thursday, Feb.

Pete Davidson and Jon Stewart in early September, has since become a full-fledged tour for John Mulaney.The five-time “Saturday Night Live” host just announced an additional 18 shows to his 2023 calendar he’s calling ‘John Mulaney: In Concert.’In total, Mulaney now has 31 gigs all over North America this year including a trio with Jon Stewart and 11 with Pete Davidson.And for those keeping score at home, he now has four shows in New York State.First up, he’s slated to co-headline with Jon Stewart at Westbury’s NYCB Theatre on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct.